CLICK IMAGE TO BEGIN QUIZ Take Our Quiz: How Much Do You Know About License Revocations Given the importance of a valid driver license, I’m always amazed when someone does not take a ticket seriously – Bill Powers While many people in North Carolina understand DMV (Department of Transportation…
Cleaning Up Your Record. Dealing with the Courts and DMV. What Happens If I Pay Off Old Tickets in North Carolina? The first step is to figure out what is out there on a statewide basis. One should be careful to consider how tickets can affect one another –…
Can My Insurance Company Raise My Rates? What Happens to Insurance with Tickets? If I get a Traffic Violation for going over the Speed Limit do I Need to Appear in Court? Traffic Tickets, Motor Vehicle, and Insurance Points can be quite complicated. It doesn’t hurt to consult with a lawyer –…
Fourth of July Celebrations and Cook Outs: What is the History of a Carolina Slaw Dog? History of North Carolina, Traditions, and Culture North Carolina was first settled in 1587 In 1663, King Charles II awarded to the Lord Proprietors the Province of Carolina The Lord Proprietors sold their…
What Happens if a Family Member is in Jail? What Can Parents Do? How To Help Family with Criminal Charges Lawyers can help answer questions, provide advice, and give direction – Bill Powers If Someone Calls and is in Jail, What Should I Do? Do not discuss ANY details over…
Fail to Appear in Court for a Traffic Ticket? Missed Court and New Tickets, What Happens Missing Court is never a good idea. . .but we all make mistakes. Ignoring the problem won’t make it go away – Bill Powers Failure to Appear A Failure to Appear is when someone…
Heads Up: Operation Click-It-or-Ticket. Please be careful this Memorial Day Holiday. We wish all our friends a safe, healthy, and happy holiday weekend. If you are planning on driving anywhere, heads up: North Carolina is in the middle of a statewide “Click-It-or-Ticket” campaign. For the safety of you…
What is a Uniform Citation? How Do Insurance Points Work? Can You Go To Court by Yourself? Do you Need a Lawyer for Traffic Tickets? The adage that ‘a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client’ is the product of years of experience by seasoned litigators –…
Prosecutors may “Orally Dismiss” cases in Open Court District Attorneys (State Prosecutors) may also File Written Notice of Dismissal Clerk of Court required to “record the dismissal” Modified Transcript of “DWI Officer Fired Over Problems with Testimony” for the Hearing Impaired Monica: Begin with the fallout…
How Much Do You Know About Traffic Tickets? Are Lawyers Always Required? Is Traffic School an Option? Do Prior Tickets Make a Difference? Traffic Laws in North Carolina, especially relating to insurance premiums and how to handle can be complex – Bill Powers While an attorney is not required,…